Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Washington DC

...all my pre-medical classes and plan to attend medical school in the future. I tutored math, science, Latin, and English throughout high school and the first years of college. I also have experience working with ESL students as I previously volunteered to teach English in a classroom setting for a group of students aged 16-24 during a 5 week volunteer project in India. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra. Especially in math and science...

...love helping people succeed. My whole life, whether it has been academics, career advice, or standardized testing, I have always helped those around me strive to do better. My parents raised me to be kind and understanding, but I also have the courage and ability to be honest in order to help people improve themselves. I spent four years in college as an editor of a constitutional democracy journal, culminating in the position of editor...

...one gets to where they are in life without having people helping and supporting them. At every point in my life I have been surrounded by people that I could turn to when I needed help. I have always been passionate about tutoring and teaching because it allows me to play that role in someone else's life. I have worked with all age groups from kindergartners to college students and excel at tailoring my teaching...

...my work, pursuing a job that will use my skills to teach, share wisdom, and spread positivity to people and their families. I have a love for French, psychology, and business management, and am working toward being a professor of French. I work very well with children, and work hard at everything I do. I always motivate myself to complete new projects and learn important lessons from what others have to say. Outside of academic...

...and strive to include real-world examples so that my students understand the bigger picture of what we are studying. Beyond my interests in education, I am an avid sports fan with my favorite sports being football, basketball, lacrosse and golf. After playing lacrosse at Washington and Lee, I continue to play in competitive leagues for lacrosse and a number of other sports (e.g., flag football, hockey, kickball, squash) - essentially trying to stay as active...

...cultures. My other hobbies are collecting various types of music and collecting Star Wars toys. I am anxiously awaiting the December premiere of "Star Wars VII : The Force Awakens." Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime. What this means is, I am not answer service. I guide students through the steps of solving a problem. This is especially true for math....

...I have experience teaching co-taught classes in which students had specific learning needs, general English classes with a wide range of student abilities and interests, and honors and AP-level English classes with many proficient students looking to advance their skills in analytical writing. Tutoring should be tailor-made to fit YOUR needs and focus on the skills you want to strengthen. As your tutor, I will help you achieve the goals you set for yourself in...

...Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and as a PhD graduate, I have personally experienced that hard work and commitment do pay off when it comes to school. I am energetic and hard-working. I am very passionate for motivating and helping people in their personal growth to fulfill their potential. I currently teach at DeVry University and at Northern Virginia Community College. For many years, I have been teaching and tutoring a variety...

...graduated from American University with a B.A. in International Service in 2014. Through my own studies and several positions within the university, I have considerable experience with instruction in academic writing, critical reading, and test-taking strategies. My interests include reading non-fiction and fantasy, learning new languages, hiking, and running. In terms of tutoring, my specialties are the ACT, AP history, social sciences, AP English Language, AP English Literature, College essays, general reading, and writing skills....

...I'm Sarah, and I'm thrilled to be working on the Varsity Tutors platform. Having tutored since high school, I've grown to love watching a student's face light up after realizing they finally understand. There's nothing better than knowing you helped them get to that point. Currently a senior at BYU, I study Interdisciplinary Humanities and English. I'm the oldest of a large family in Maryland, just outside of DC. If all goes as planned, I'll...

Jeremiah Meslie is a student at American University majoring in International Studies and Economics. Jeremiah was an IB Diploma Candidate in high school, and received his diploma with his HL focuses in History, English, and Economics. Jeremiah enjoys helping students reach their goals and providing meaningful assistance with academic challenges.

...one and a half years and continue to medical school. I have tutored students in high school and middle school math in the past. I have also worked with a test prep company tutoring both the SAT and ACT. When I tutor, I usually simplify seemingly difficult concepts into something much easier for the student to understand; therefore, they are able to complete their homework and achieve high test results. My favourite subjects to tutor...

...Over the course of college, I pursued this interest by working with communities to research and address gaps in knowledge. From taking service-learning, education courses, I began tutoring students to continually pursue my goal in building more knowledgeable communities. My community-based work informs how I approach tutoring, infused with collaborative principles of working together to solve problems. While this mindset may seem to make the most sense for math, I also like to apply this...

...crosswords or sudoku, and more complex ones. To me, all learning is like solving a puzzle. Unpacking each word in a Yeats poem is like gathering jigsaw pieces, and constructing a thesis for an essay is like putting them together. Algebra and Geometry are subjects that naturally lend themselves to puzzling. Each equation has a solution. I enjoyed learning these subjects, and I love sharing that with new people. When I am a student, the...

Native Mandarin Chinese speaker who studied English in China for Bachelor's and had Master's in University of Birmingham in UK, travelled to 14 countries, now lives in Alexandria, VA in US. Love cross culture and making friends, have great passion in languages!

...students have different strengths and learning styles. While working on a variety of subjects, I make sure to always reach students on their level and keep the lessons fun! When students actually enjoy going to tutoring sessions, they can really excel. In my spare time, I am an avid reader, I enjoy Yoga, and art. I also hold a leadership position with the experimental performance group Odyssey Works and have curated two exhibitions, one of...

Engaging teacher during the day... engaging tutor in the evenings!

...struggling with. As a child, I was diagnosed with ADD and throughout my adolescence, have learned ways to manage those disadvantages to come off of the 504 Plan/ IEP in high school. I find the best way to help kids learn is to find ways to make them interested in the material and proud of their personal successes. I promise as a tutor to stay patient, positive, and engaged throughout your child's learning process.

...the DC area getting my doctorate at George Washington University in education. I am certified in both Special Education and English. Additionally, I work with alternative teaching programs to certify potential teachers who want accreditation in Washington, DC. Currently, I have directed many interests toward writing. I helped co-author a book, "Why The Sun Rises", which is currently being launched in New York and DC and I have an article currently awaiting publication.... I would break...

...rewarding then being proud of the hard work that went into figuring out a problem. I have traveled my whole life and my goal is to visit and learn from different cultures and traditions on all 7 continents. I have visited five continents so far and can't wait for my next adventure. I am a massive sports fan. I like football, baseball, basketball, and soccer. A lot of that comes from my love of Statistics...